July 16, 2012, 6:36PM

Only in the 1930s and the 1950s has a drought covered more land, according to federal figures released Monday. So far, there's little risk of a Dust Bowl-type catastrophe, but crop losses could mount if rain doesn't come soon. Full story »

June 17, 2009, 10:52PM

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Fleeing the Great Depression and a drought unprecedented in American history, a vast wave of Oklahomans and Texans dubbed "Okies" loaded everything they could onto crowded vehicles during the 1930s and headed west for California. Today, in huge numbers, their grandchildren are moving back. It doesn't take Loren O'Laughlin much time to come up with a reason... Full story »